Cattle Levy Review: Tackling Activism and Funding Priorities
Australian cattle producers are facing significant decisions as the $5 per head transaction levy is set to be reviewed next year, marking the first rethink in 17 years.
The review will assess the annual funding priorities of the $55 million national grass-fed levy, which has not been revised in almost two decades.
One of the key challenges producers may need to address is the influence of overseas activists targeting Australian farms, who have significant funding resources at their disposal.
The powerful influence and funding resources enjoyed by overseas activists targeting Australian farms are some of the thorny challenges cattle producers may need to grasp.
Cattle Australia, the peak producer body, has expressed concerns about the sector's capacity to maintain essential services and skills required to protect beef production and export markets in the coming decade.
No specific areas for funding attention have been prioritized yet, but the review will be crucial in determining the future of the cattle industry.
Author's summary: Producers weigh levy options.
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